We're going to the Supreme Court! - Climate Case Ireland
Update: 2020-06-08
Description
In this episode I chat to Edwin Alblas on behalf of Climate Case Ireland about their upcoming case in the Supreme Court on the 22nd of June. Don't forget to sign their petition: https://www.climatecaseireland.ie/become-a-supporter/#in-my-name
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- (04:45 ) An introduction of Edwin.
- (08:30 ) Who Friends of the Irish Environment are.
- (10:20 ) What the Climate Case is about.
- (14:05 ) How the previous hearings went.
- (18:20 ) Examples of other success stories around climate change cases (Urgenda Case).
- (23:15 ) The financial cost of Ireland not meeting EU targets.
- (25:55 ) How FIE are raising funds to do this case. (Donate here)
- (27:55 ) What happens if we lose the case.
- (32:50 ) How Edwin deals with constant knockbacks, being an activist.
- (38:00 ) Why FIE also hold talks and workshops.
- (43:00 ) The positive results for tackling climate change.
Also Mentioned:
Ireland's Mitigation plan.
The Fumbally Stables.
Jenny McNally (McNally Family Farm Dublin).
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